The Transition Cente

What The Transition Cente does

Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc., operating as The Transition Center, is a Montana-based nonprofit founded in March 1984 that operates community-based correctional and treatment programs as an alternative to incarceration. The organization runs three residential facilities in Great Falls — the Men's West Campus (110 residents), Men's East Campus (106 residents), and Women's Center (40 residents) — for a total capacity of 256 adult offenders within 24 months of parole eligibility or one year of discharge. Core programming is built on Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral framework backed by more than 200 outcome studies covering 100,000+ individuals and showing up to 65% lower criminal justice involvement. The portfolio spans a Treatment Program (MRT modules for anger management, domestic violence, chemical dependency, trauma, parenting, relationships, and life skills), a Resident Employment Program run by a dedicated Jobs Developer, an Education Department offering HiSET preparation and adult literacy via Great Falls College MSU, and as of May 2025 a Community Programs line extending evening MRT and Victim Impact groups to misdemeanor and felony defendants referred through local courts and probation offices.

The Center is contracted primarily by the Montana Department of Corrections, with additional referral pipelines from Federal Probation, State Probation and Parole, Great Falls City Court, and Cascade County Justice Court. Residents contribute toward room and board, treatment, medical costs, victim restitution, family support, and court fees; the Center reports infusing more than $5 million annually into the local Great Falls economy through resident employment and operational spending. Staffing exceeds 75 individuals across executive, administrative, treatment, security, education, food service, and facility roles. The Center publishes a monthly newsletter, maintains PREA compliance with annual audits, and is governed by a board of local civic leaders from banking, insurance, legal, healthcare, and education sectors.

The business model is a managed-services/government-contract structure: revenue is derived from per-diem or contract payments from the Montana DOC and referring agencies, supplemented by resident contributions. Distribution is referral-based through the corrections and court systems rather than commercial marketing. The Center's competitive position rests on its 40+ year operating history, state authorization, documented recidivism outcomes, and dense local referral and employer ecosystem rather than proprietary technology.

Name

The Transition Cente

Legal name

Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc.

Website

https://gfprc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Transition Center (Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc.) is a Montana nonprofit founded in 1984 that operates three residential correctional re-entry facilities with 256 beds, delivering Moral Reconation Therapy-based treatment, employment, education, and community programming to adult offenders under contract with the Montana Department of Corrections and local courts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrections and Re-Entry Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAKANAH

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Corrections, Detention & Prisoner Transport Services

SECONDARYBPAIAFAE

Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Justice System (Courts, Prosecution & Corrections)

Keywords

• Correctional treatment programs
• Offender re-entry services
• Community corrections facility
• Pre-release services
• Evidence-based cognitive therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government/Corrections Contracts: Funded through contracts with Montana Department of Corrections and other criminal justice agencies. Residents contribute towards room and board, pay for treatment costs and medical expenses, and contribute to victim restitution, family support, and court fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Transition Center provides community-based correctional and treatment programs as an alternative to incarceration for adult offenders. Services include Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) based cognitive-behavioral treatment modules covering anger management, chemical dependency, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, life skills, and financial literacy; a Resident Employment Program with dedicated Jobs Developer support; an Education Department offering HiSET preparation, adult literacy, and vocational counseling; and Community Programs delivering evening MRT and Victim Impact classes to court-referred clients across three Great Falls, Montana facilities (Men's West Campus, Men's East Campus, and Women's Center) with total capacity of 256 residents.

Product overview

Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc. (operating as The Transition Center) provides community-based correctional and treatment programs as an alternative to incarceration for adult offenders. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services organized into four core areas: Treatment Programs utilizing Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions including anger management, chemical dependency, domestic violence, parenting, and life skills modules; a Resident Employment Program with dedicated Jobs Developer support for job placement and retention; an Education Department providing HiSET preparation, adult literacy, and vocational counseling; and Community Programs offering evening programming for court-involved individuals. Residents progress through a five-phase structured program at one of three facilities (Men's West Campus, Men's East Campus, and Women's Center) totaling capacity for 256 residents. The organization has been providing re-entry services since 1984 and infuses over $5 million annually into the local economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Treatment Program (MRT-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Programming) An evidence-based, MRT-based cognitive-behavioral treatment program for adult offenders comprising multiple specialized modules: MRT-How to Escape Your Prison (24-36 weeks), MRT Breaking the Chains of Trauma, Chemical Dependency (Stages of Change Level One), MRT Coping with Anger, MRT Thinking for Good, MRT-Domestic Violence Program (26 or 52 sessions), MRT Parenting and Family Values, MRT Untangling Relationships, and MRT Life Skills Easy Money. Residents progress through a five-phase structured program with graduated responsibility. Job Preparedness Training and the Victim Impact Program are included. Intended for adult male and female residents within 24 months of parole eligibility or one year of discharge date.
• Resident Employment Program Employment assistance program requiring all work-capable residents to seek and maintain full-time employment as a condition of residency. A Jobs Developer provides application assistance, interview preparation, job search skills, resume support, and employer liaison services. Strong employer relationships in the Great Falls community provide drug-tested, motivated employees with stable work history.
• Education Department Services Educational services for residents including HiSET preparation, Adult Literacy Education (ABLE) classes via Great Falls College MSU, TABE testing, college and vocational counseling, financial aid assistance, computer skills training, resume writing, and tax filing support. Free classes are available to prepare residents for HiSET testing.
• Community Programs Evening programming for community clients involved in the criminal justice system, including MRT-based modules and the Victim Impact Program, offered to individuals sentenced for misdemeanor or felony charges. Evening scheduling allows clients to maintain employment. Treatment Specialists maintain contact with the referring agency to ensure compliance.
• Men's West Campus (Residential Facility) Two-story, 37,500 square foot residential facility serving up to 110 male residents. Main floor houses kitchen, dining areas, lounge areas, administrative offices, and a separate area for booters. Basement includes hobby room, recreation area, conference rooms, counseling offices, classrooms, and laundry. Upper floors contain a dormitory with 33 resident rooms.
• Men's East Campus (Residential Facility) Three-story, 37,428 square foot residential facility opened in 2007 with capacity for 106 male residents. Built with the latest innovations in surveillance features and design for optimal functionality. Authorized by the Montana Department of Corrections to house an additional 40 male offenders.
• Women's Center (Residential Facility) One-level, 10,340 square foot residential facility serving up to 40 female residents. Includes kitchen, dining area, TV room, education room, library, hobby room, nursery, lounge, counseling offices, and a large group meeting room.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced criminal justice involvement up to 65% lower for MRT participants
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Great Falls City CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership began May 2025 for offering community programming to misdemeanor defendants. Evening groups offered so client employment is not interrupted. Treatment Specialist maintains contact with referring agency ensuring compliance.
• Cascade County Justice CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership began May 2025 for offering community programming to misdemeanor and felony defendants. Evening groups offered so client employment is not interrupted.
• Federal ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership for offering community programming to federal offenders as part of their supervision.
• State Probation and ParolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership for offering community programming to state offenders as part of their supervision and re-entry process.
• Great Falls College MSUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree Adult Literacy Education (ABLE) classes available at Great Falls College MSU to prepare for HiSET testing. TABE testing also available. Educational counseling and college/vocational program referrals provided.
• Vocational RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for providing educational counseling and arranging appointments for residents needing vocational rehabilitation services.
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA Emotional Support Memo partnership for providing emotional support services to residents.
• ALT IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALT Inc Memo of Understanding partnership for Jail Alternatives facilities and services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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